No matter who is taking snaps for Mississippi State, the Bulldogs’ offensive line has not been good at protecting the quarterback in the first three games of the season. State quarterbacks have been sacked seven times, the most in the SEC. Their 7.6% sack rate ranks 88th in college football.
Kentucky’s defense has accumulated seven sacks so far this season, but they’ve been awfully close to a handful more. If the defensive line turns those hurries into sacks, whoever is lined up under center is going to have a long day.
2. Take Care of the Football
This could be a “key to the game” before every game.